FG Mulls Direct Flight To Tanzania

The federal government of Nigeria is considering the proposal for a direct flight to Tanzania.

This followed the request the head of chancery of the Tanzania High Commission, Judica Elfadhili Nagunwa and her delegation to the minister of aviation and aerospace development, Festus Keyamo, when they visited the minister in Abuja.

Special adviser to the minister, Tunde Moshood said during the meeting, “the Tanzanian envoy conveyed the high commission’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations between Nigeria and Tanzania, particularly in the area of air connectivity. A key point of discussion was the request by Air Tanzania to commence direct flights between Tanzania and Nigeria.

“Nagunwa emphasised that the launch of direct flights would not only enhance trade and tourism between both countries but would also deepen cultural and people-to-people ties. She expressed the readiness of the Tanzanian authorities to collaborate closely with Nigeria to actualise this goal.”

Meanwhile, Keyamo welcomed the proposal and assured the delegation of the ministry’s willingness to facilitate necessary processes in line with Nigeria’s bilateral and regulatory frameworks.

He reiterated the federal government’s resolve under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu to expand Nigeria’s aviation frontiers and promote stronger air transport linkages across Africa.

The meeting concluded with mutual agreement on continuous engagement between relevant aviation authorities in both countries to expedite the necessary approvals and operational arrangements.